The drag race the entire community has been waiting for!!
09-22-2007, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
Im getting ready to post about the runs in another thread I'll start. Here is the bad news, I was kicked off after the 2nd pass
I was expecting it though so no biggie...vid to come shortly
I was expecting it though so no biggie...vid to come shortly
09-22-2007, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by VitViper
Where's the dang videos!
Originally Posted by Alberto
Mods- please dont move this I posted this here because I know many FI owners dont visit the drag forums...
Gotta start by saying THANK YOU Dave & Juan at Function Tuned for helping me with some issues/axles last minute, without them I wouldnt have been able to run my car.
For those of you that didnt follow the other thread-I went out again with my car looking to see what I could do in LOW boost. My goals are 10.9999 with FULL interior, the only 10 sec 6MT pass we have seen is Jeremy and he was 400+lbs lighter, and IIRC was running more than 13psi to run 10's. Well I didnt hit my goal, but came damn close considering the conditions...
Track prep was ok-many didnt agree, air was humid. First pass I had the same problem as in my other runs (see vid in sig) result? A weaksauce 11.8 letting out of it BAD.
Second run, launched good and knew I HAD to stay in it. My car sways to the left under WOT with slicks/radials on it, and in 3rd gear I had to let out of it to keep the car from going into the other lane, then got back on it with a slightly early shift to 4th. Result 11.1 @ 126mph
My camera guy moved the camera and my GF gasped as I swerved left, I thought I was gonna hit the cone in the median damn I rode that line!
I have NO doubts I can hit 10's with this set-up in low boost, full interior, all the $hit in the back, stock battery, 1/2 tank of gas etc. Most NA Z's had trouble hitting 100mph down the 1/4 last night, the track was slow yesterday with people 2-3mph down from normal. Great to have all my Z/G friends there as wintesses to the runs and conditions/track prep. Nice seeing you again LUIE!!
I'll be going back to a faster track in cooler weather soon, and post up the results....VIDEO BELOW.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao10x6mht4c
Gotta start by saying THANK YOU Dave & Juan at Function Tuned for helping me with some issues/axles last minute, without them I wouldnt have been able to run my car.
For those of you that didnt follow the other thread-I went out again with my car looking to see what I could do in LOW boost. My goals are 10.9999 with FULL interior, the only 10 sec 6MT pass we have seen is Jeremy and he was 400+lbs lighter, and IIRC was running more than 13psi to run 10's. Well I didnt hit my goal, but came damn close considering the conditions...
Track prep was ok-many didnt agree, air was humid. First pass I had the same problem as in my other runs (see vid in sig) result? A weaksauce 11.8 letting out of it BAD.
Second run, launched good and knew I HAD to stay in it. My car sways to the left under WOT with slicks/radials on it, and in 3rd gear I had to let out of it to keep the car from going into the other lane, then got back on it with a slightly early shift to 4th. Result 11.1 @ 126mph
My camera guy moved the camera and my GF gasped as I swerved left, I thought I was gonna hit the cone in the median damn I rode that line! I have NO doubts I can hit 10's with this set-up in low boost, full interior, all the $hit in the back, stock battery, 1/2 tank of gas etc. Most NA Z's had trouble hitting 100mph down the 1/4 last night, the track was slow yesterday with people 2-3mph down from normal. Great to have all my Z/G friends there as wintesses to the runs and conditions/track prep. Nice seeing you again LUIE!!
I'll be going back to a faster track in cooler weather soon, and post up the results....VIDEO BELOW.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao10x6mht4c
09-23-2007, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
Im getting ready to post about the runs in another thread I'll start. Here is the bad news, I was kicked off after the 2nd pass I was expecting it though so no biggie...vid to come shortly
I was expecting it though so no biggie...vid to come shortly
EVEN IN mary-land !! they must have thought that turd was gonna burn....you know the sayin "go fast or go home".........GO HOME!
09-24-2007, 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by RudeG_v2.0
Am I missing something?
09-24-2007, 09:54 AM
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Thanks...I was hoping to get those axles from you for $75, you had mentioned you were coming so that was what I expected. No biggie, there is always next time...
09-24-2007, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Philthy
Thanks for your concern Alberto... I never was signed up for this event based on two reasons, I was in Korea and my G is still at FP...
Congrats on your time BTW...
Congrats on your time BTW...
09-24-2007, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Philthy
No doubt and I'll save the axles for you... I'll be at the track this week (Fri) but not in my G - you're welcome to come up to E-Town if you want to race my grocery getter... Last time out I managed an 11.3 & 118mph (on street tires) and that was before some additional mods which bumped up the power a bit
I may see you Friday Phil, let me know what time your going.
09-24-2007, 03:32 PM
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UT OH..Imagine how fast it would go with Berto Driving.. I may see you Friday Phil, let me know what time your going.
I may see you Friday Phil, let me know what time your going.I just got my two step and full throttle shifting up and running, so I'll be dialing in the rpm points...
09-24-2007, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Philthy
I'm off from work on Friday, so I'll be there between 5-6pm... I'm not sure if Alberto would be faster in an AWD car, plus I like my trans in one piece thank you
I just got my two step and full throttle shifting up and running, so I'll be dialing in the rpm points...
I just got my two step and full throttle shifting up and running, so I'll be dialing in the rpm points...
You have an STI right? Id love to hit some nasty clutch slipping launches, I hate seeing the fools "burp" out of the hole in AWD cars from releasing the clutch to fast and shocking the drivetrain.
09-24-2007, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
Id bet without powershifting your tranny would be fine You have an STI right? Id love to hit some nasty clutch slipping launches, I hate seeing the fools "burp" out of the hole in AWD cars from releasing the clutch to fast and shocking the drivetrain.
You have an STI right? Id love to hit some nasty clutch slipping launches, I hate seeing the fools "burp" out of the hole in AWD cars from releasing the clutch to fast and shocking the drivetrain.A little clutch slipping is a must in this car... I have the two step set at 5200rpms now and will need to play with it at the track... I'm running the twin Exedy right now, and wish I would have went with the triple - the twin is very grabby!
The great thing about the full throttle shifting is once you get the rpm points set just right, it's just as fast as power shifting and it keeps the turbos spooled...
I'll let you drive my car if you hand over the keys to yours
